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2026: Choosing Less, and Finding More
This year began quietly for me. I have made no resolutions and feel no pressure to reinvent myself. I really just want to dial things down. * Less screen time. * Less constant input. * Less urgency to keep up. * More analogue moments. More books read, handwritten everything, walks, cups of coffee, ocean air, and… Read more
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Things I wish I knew
Things I wish I knew in the Early Days of Grief(For the newly widowed) There are versions of early grief that no one can prepare you for. I didn’t know about the kind where you’re not only mourning your person, you are also trying to keep your kids afloat, hold onto your home, your sanity,… Read more
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Celibacy, it’s a thing.
The choice, for me, hasn’t been about waiting for a cosmic sign, the perfect person, or the perfect moment to break my celibacy. Read more
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The Dating Game
What a strange juxtaposition it was, meeting two interesting men in that same period of time. As odd as it felt, those unexpected encounters made me consider getting to know someone intimately again. Read more
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Love, Unbroken
The complete manuscript of Love, Unbroken, follows this post, chapter by chapter, so friends, family, and anyone walking a similar road can read along. Read more
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I’m Callie
A storyteller, widow, mother, and founder of Kalico. I share stories about life, love, loss, travel and starting over.
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